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The actor's wrist's are bound by large metal handcuffs which add to the intimidating look.

Benedict, who stars alongside Chris
Pine in the film, was originally believed to have been cast as the
character of Khan but in actual fact is playing John Harrison.

Speaking
about his character to Gya O! recently, he said: 'He's someone who has
enormous physical strength. He's someone who is increadibly dangerous,
both as a physical entity and through the use of various technologies
and weapons and who performs acts of what I would describe as terrorism.

'He's also a psychological master. He manipulates the minds of those around him to do his bidding in a very, very subtle way.'

Director J.J. Abrams also offered more information on the backstory of the character saying that he is an 'average' person.

He said: 'His name is John Harrison
and he is sort of an... average guy who works in an organisation called
Starfleet and he turns against the group because he has got this
backstory and this kind of amazing secret agenda.

'After two very violent attacks, one in London and one in the U.S., our characters have to go after this guy and apprehend him.

'And it is a far more complicated and difficult thing than they ever anticipated.'

Smouldering: Chris Pine also stars in the film and is featured on one of Empire magazine's limited edition covers